Year of Style: Outdoor Grill Retreat & Desert Escape

We’re celebrating the transformative power of design by showcasing how a single space can take on an entirely different personality through thoughtful fixtures and finish selections. These two outdoor kitchen styles prove that exceptional style isn’t confined to a single aesthetic—rather, there are looks and finishes to complement any vision.

Whether you’re drawn to the sleek sophistication of industrial steel or the sun-soaked warmth of desert-inspired design, these two outdoor kitchens demonstrate how premium brands and quality craftsmanship create spaces worthy of their own wall calendar. Step outside and discover your inspiration.

Wood and Steel Grill Retreat: Industrial Elegance Meets Outdoor Living

The Wood and Steel Grill Retreat embodies a philosophy of refined industrial design. Drawing inspiration from contemporary aesthetics while embracing the rugged functionality outdoor entertaining demands, this space creates a gathering place where every cookout becomes an event. Lighting in a black finish provides a cohesive sophistication that complements the stainless-steel cooking equipment, while natural wood elements add warmth that softens the modern edge.

The Heart of Outdoor Entertaining

At the center of this design stands an EdgeStar natural gas built-in grill, a substantial piece delivering 89,000 BTUs with rotisserie capability and LED lighting for evening gatherings. Paired with an EdgeStar natural gas side burner, this cooking station provides the versatility serious outdoor chefs demand without sacrificing the clean aesthetic that defines sophisticated design.

A Signature Hardware pre-rinse outdoor kitchen faucet in stainless steel anchors the prep area with professional-grade functionality. Its industrial silhouette echoes commercial kitchens while delivering the durability outdoor environments require.

Coordinated Details

Millennium Lighting ties the space together with an outdoor mini pendant in powder coated black, casting warm illumination that highlights the cooking zone without overwhelming the evening ambiance. Above, a MinkaAire Deco ceiling fan in coal finish keeps guests comfortable while its six blades move air efficiently across the entire entertaining area.

EdgeStar completes the entertainment suite with an outdoor double-tap kegerator and beverage cooler, both in stainless steel, ensuring refreshments stay perfectly chilled throughout any gathering. A coordinated double access door, double storage drawers, and pull-out waste receptacle provide the organizational infrastructure that makes outdoor entertaining effortless.

Retro Desert Outdoor Escape: Palm Springs Modern Meets Outdoor Living

The Retro Desert Outdoor Escape takes the same outdoor kitchen footprint in an entirely different direction, proving that great design is ultimately about vision. A bright, airy palette creates the quintessential Palm Springs aesthetic, with decorative breeze block providing the iconic mid-century backdrop. The result is an outdoor kitchen that feels simultaneously nostalgic and fresh—a sun-drenched retreat that channels vintage California at its finest.

Desert-Inspired Foundation

The same EdgeStar cooking suite anchors this design—the built-in grill and natural gas side burner deliver identical professional performance. Yet here, the stainless steel takes on an entirely different character against the bright white backdrop, reading as clean and contemporary rather than industrial.

The Signature Hardware pull-down outdoor kitchen faucet in stainless steel offers a softer silhouette than its industrial counterpart. The faucet’s graceful arc complements the relaxed desert aesthetic—equally functional, but with an elegance that suits the mid-century mood.

Light and Bright

Millennium Lighting brings mid-century inspiration to life with an outdoor wall sconce in white. Its classic shade and gooseneck stem evoke the roadside architecture of vintage California—diners, motels, and the optimistic design language of the 1950s and 60s. This single fixture choice transforms the space’s entire personality, proving how lighting selections anchor design direction.

The MinkaAire ceiling fan in flat white continues the bright, cohesive palette. At 44 inches with three streamlined blades, it offers a more intimate scale than its industrial counterpart while keeping the space comfortable even on the warmest desert days.

The Palm Springs Effect

What makes this transformation remarkable is how completely the same equipment reads in a different context. The EdgeStar kegerator and beverage cooler, the stainless steel cabinetry, even the grill itself—all take on new life against white fixtures and that iconic breeze block wall. Natural wood dining furniture and desert landscaping complete the scene, creating a space that feels like it belongs at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.

Your Vision, Our Expertise

These two designs prove that, with the right products and guidance, any outdoor space can become extraordinary. Our curated selection of barbecue grills, outdoor appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and accessories spans every style—from industrial sophistication to desert warmth and everything in between. Each piece in our collection is chosen not just for its beauty, but for its quality and durability, ensuring your investment endures season after season.

Ready to transform your outdoor space? Visit a Ferguson Home showroom near you to experience these fixtures in person or explore our complete collection online. Our knowledgeable associates are here to help you find the perfect pieces for your project.